Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Garnet Health Medical Center for morgue services
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $74,787.33
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): 1185-47-4719 - $39,788 - 2026 Budget
If ‘No,’ specify proposed source of funds: $35,000 from contingent
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO MODIFY RESOLUTION NO. 243-24 WITH GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER FOR MORGUE SERVICES
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 243-24 authorized the County Manager to execute a MOU with Garnet Health Medical Center, 68 Harris-Bushville Road, Harris, NY 12742, for accessing the morgue facility and to provide related histopathology and radiology services for the contract period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend on a yearly basis; and
WHEREAS, the funding amount referenced for the 2026 year in the original resolution needs to be amended; and
WHEREAS, the correct funding amount for the 2026 year should read $74,787.32; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute a modification agreement with Garnet Health Medical Center as follows:
1. The term of the modification shall be for one year, January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with the option to extend on a yearly basis.
2. The County shall pay Garnet Health Medical Center an all-inclusive fee of ($74,787.32) for the 2026 year for access to and use of its morgue and for provision of histopathology and radiology services; and
3. Effective January 1, 2027, all contract extensions shall revert back to the 2% increase of the prior year’s annual fee of $39,787.32.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2026 Operating Budget be modified as follows for the purpose of funding the remaining unbudgeted balance associated with this agreement:
Increase A-1185-47-4719 $35,000.00
Decrease A-1989-99-47-4736 $35,000.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Resolution #243-24 is hereby modified as per the above and other provisions of resolution #243-24 shall remain unchanged and said modification agreement be in such form approved by the County Attorney’s Office.